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Its considered a sign of success and agood investment, but its also a symbol of security.

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However, things change, and not all financial gurus agree that homeownership makes sense for everyone.

Dave Ramsey: Advocating for Financial Readiness

This one is likely to come as a surprise.

Dave Ramsey is a household name in personal finance, known for his passionate advocacy of living debt-free.

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Ramsey also pointed out that your mortgage isnt your only expense.

There are a lot more expenses that come with homeownership than the monthly payment.

Maintenance, HOA fees, homeowners insurance, fixing or replacing a busted HVAC, etc…

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When the home is yours, all of those expenses are up to you.

… Until youre actually ready to buy, renting is never a waste of money.

Even with a property management company, regular headaches and paperwork ensued.

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No, I decided.

I could much more easily create income elsewhere.

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